A Giant Hepatic Cyst Mimicking Echinococcosis

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 6

Abstract

ABSTRACT Echinococcosis is a life-threatening disease for humans. It occurs all over the world. We report a case of large and complicated hepatic cyst mimicking the Echinococcosis. A 68-year-old female was referred with epigastric pain. Physical examination did not reveal any abnormality. A giant hepatic cyst with a non-homogeneous content was revealed in ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT). Due to suspicion of Echinococcosis, she underwent surgery with cystectomy. A non-parasitic cyst localised in the liver may mimic the parasitic ones, especially when they are complicated with septa and non-homogenous content.

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Leszek Sułkowski, Maciej Matyja, Artur Pasternak

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  • EP ID EP524410
  • DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/36194.11675
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Leszek Sułkowski, Maciej Matyja, Artur Pasternak (2018). A Giant Hepatic Cyst Mimicking Echinococcosis. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 12(6), 7-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-524410